Casualties unknown

Correction to AAIB Bulletin on Robinson R44 G-KAZZ

Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB

On July 9, 2003, a Robinson R44 Clipper (registration G-KAZZ) was involved in an aviation accident near Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The AAIB issued an addendum correcting a previous bulletin regarding a Robinson R44 Clipper at Sywell Airfield on 9 July 2003.

Correction Details

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) published an addendum to Bulletin No 1/2004, pages 74 and 78, concerning the Robinson R44 Clipper, registration G-KAZZ. The incident occurred on 9 July 2003 at 0926 hours at Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire.

Erratum

The addendum corrected a sentence in the paragraph beginning 'On arrival'. The original wording erroneously included the word 'full' before 'power was applied'. The correct sentence should read: "The test pilot agreed, power was applied to approximately 23 inches manifold pressure (MP) and the collective raised." The AAIB specified that the word 'full' should be omitted from that sentence.

Background

The investigation was conducted as a field investigation by the AAIB. The aircraft involved was a Robinson R44 Clipper. No further information regarding the nature of the occurrence or any injuries was provided in the addendum.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 2003 Robinson R44 Clipper accident near Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB?

The AAIB issued an addendum correcting a previous bulletin regarding a Robinson R44 Clipper at Sywell Airfield on 9 July 2003.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jul 2003 involved a Robinson R44 Clipper, registration G-KAZZ, at Sywell Airfield, Northamptonshire, GB.